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The '''Chesapeake Bay''' is a large bay running along the coast of [[Virginia (state)|Virginia]] and [[Maryland]] in the [[United States]]. | |||
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The bay was the site of the first permanent [[United Kingdom|British]] settlement in [[North America]], [[Jamestown]], which was established in 1607.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Database: Chesapeake Bay]]</ref> | |||
Later, during the [[American Revolutionary War]], the [[Battle of the Chesapeake]] occurred in the bay. During the battle, the [[French Navy]] were assisted by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]], who captained a [[Ships|ship]], the ''[[Aquila]]'', and helped defeat the [[Royal Navy|British fleet]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Battle of the Chesapeake (memory)|Battle of the Chesapeake]]</ref> | |||
After the loss of the battle, British admiral {{wiki|Thomas Graves, 1st Baron Graves|Thomas Graves}} retreated back to [[New York City]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Database: The Battle of Chesapeake]]</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:44, 13 May 2026
The Chesapeake Bay is a large bay running along the coast of Virginia and Maryland in the United States.
History[edit | edit source]
The bay was the site of the first permanent British settlement in North America, Jamestown, which was established in 1607.[1]
Later, during the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of the Chesapeake occurred in the bay. During the battle, the French Navy were assisted by the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton, who captained a ship, the Aquila, and helped defeat the British fleet.[2]
After the loss of the battle, British admiral Thomas Graves retreated back to New York City.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Database: Chesapeake Bay
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Battle of the Chesapeake
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Database: The Battle of Chesapeake